As others have mentioned, the price of that disc has gone up since I made this video. But the basic design is still valid. Just shop for a cheaper disc. 😃 We are really happy with this set up. Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching!
I did the same thing for mine. The cast iron disc has gone up in price to about $100, so it's a bit more expensive than the video. Also I used adjustable broom handles from Lowes for about $10 apiece. This makes it easier to get the plate flat out in the brush. But it's a great cooker and I'm looking forward to Spring when I can get out and do some more camping!
Yes, unfortunately they have gone up in price a lot. In some of the comments we discuss finding other disks that are cheaper, but same concept. I like your idea for the adjustable legs. Keeping the disk level becomes important when you're putting those eggs on. :) And I agree, I can't wait for warmer weather so we can get back out their without freezing our tails off. Thanks for watching!
Sweet I was looking for something like this because here in 🇨🇦 the price of the brand names of those things is like between 500-600 dollars CDN. It's ridiculous!! I'm going to try this setup, tyvm....👍👊
You're very welcome. I'm glad you found this helpful. We are very budget minded when it comes to our gear. So if we can help others save, we are happy to share info. Thanks for watching!
Since the time I made the video, I've been told there are cheaper disks out there. So shop around. But I don't think you'll be disappointed in the end result, whichever disk you end up using. Thanks for watching!
I wanted to go that route originally. However, I couldn't find anyone in the area that had plow discs in stock. So I took the easier way out. I'd be interested in hearing how it goes. Should be great! Good luck and thanks for watching!
Lol a friend of mine is actually making one out of a real disk off a field disk. When will the roof rack for the Liberty be done I have a 03 Liberty and am anxious to see yours build because we need a bigger one.
I was going to go that route too. I'd be curious how it is to cook on. The fab shop I go to is backed up a bit due to his plasma table having issues. So I hope to have it in the next 2-3 weeks. I'll do another video to probably wrap up that series as soon as I get the rack done. Thanks for watching! I really appreciate it. Stay tuned, I really think you'll like the rack and other components of the build that are coming.
We have not. So far the only cooking we have done on it, is what you've seen in the videos. However, I just asked my camp chef and she said, "Yes, we can. We will have to do it and let them know how it worked out." So there you have it. :)
Thanks Doc. She's made steaks, breakfast burritos, even sausage gravy on it. Made the biscuits in the Coleman oven. Being cast iron, every thing is better. LOL.
@@RLVLOverland The Lodge 6.5" pan is just 2lbs. Big enough for a meal for one. I think of it as being the same weight as my camp chair. It's a luxury item that I'm willing to bring sometimes. (not always)
So 30 years ago I used to make my own just walk out of plow discs and we used to cook on them on open flames in a camp I used to sell them in the campsite I had several with me people would walk by and see me cooking on it and would go Gaga there is other ways to make those rather than buy them
I agree. People should do whatever works for them. I am just trying to show a cheaper way to put one together than the big name one in a lot of overlanding videos that is about $400. Thanks for watching.
I just added links in the description to the Bayou Classic disc that I used and another disc that is very similar, but a little cheaper. Thanks for watching!
I had to google to see why you are saying that. I see that the meal is called a discata in Spanish. Thanks for pointing that out. However, we may need to info the manufacturer as well. LOL. "Bayou Classic 7488 Cast Iron Campers Discada Features Detachable Legs 17-in Diameter Cook-Top Perfect For Cooking Pancakes Bacon Hashbrowns or A Rustic Creole Breakfast". Thanks for watching!
@@RLVLOverland Not at all. Thanks for your content. The name is irrelevant to a point. Yours isn’t a true disco since it’s cast iron. The Disco (Mexico), Cowboy Cooker or Cowboy Wok (America), Skottle (South Africa) are all basically the same cooking device made from a plow disk which was usually obtained for free. These are dished high carbon steel discs and depending where you’re from, are heated differently. The Mexican Disco usually has a ring welded around the top to allow it to hold more volume. The discata they cook are typically similar to stews and goulashes. Skottles and cowboy cookers use a high heat in the center for cooking. The thin walled steel disk doesn’t hold heat well and it dissipates off quickly so the edges are much cooler and that’s typical used to keep food warm while something else cooks in the center. The system you have doesn’t do any of that, but it’s main benefit is that the entire surface can be used to cook, which is really nice on the trail since it reduces the size of cooker needed to feed your group. Since space is limited in our vehicles, your setup is really efficient regardless what it’s called. For the record, I have the same cast iron cooker as you and use it more than my other disks because it does a way better job of cooking. It just takes longer to cool down after cooking than the steel discs do. I set mine on the Coleman 533 duel fuel stove and run gasoline through it. Really works great. The 533 works in my cold Canadian climate when I’m hunting in November when the propane stoves stop running. Often, we’ve pulled over and caught yellow perch and cooked them up right there with this cooker. To clean it after, let it cool and use rolled oats to soak up the excess oils and scrub to disc clean. Then we just leave those oats for the birds to eat. To store the disc, I bought a cheap bath towel at Walmart and sewed it into a pocket to slip over the disc and it closes with velcro. Cost me about $6 total and 15 minutes with a sewing machine. It really helps protect the seasoned finish. Even buying everything new, we’re still under $200 which is way less than that expensive cooker.
@@derekdrever3470 The towel storage is a great idea. I still slide mine back into the foam sleeve and cardboard box it came in, once it cools. After only using our disc a couple times, we stopped hauling the 2-burner around. Unless there is a specific reason we want it, like the Coleman oven for biscuits or cinnamon rolls. It is definitely my wife's preferred way to cook at camp for some time now. And yeah, I'm not too worried about the naming. I guess by definition a disc is round and we cook on it. So, it would be a disc cooker. Just not a "plow disc cooker." LOL. And anything cooked on cast iron seems to taste better, am I right! :) Cheers.
Thanks for sharing that. I don't think we have that store around here. I'm sure we have something similar. Tractor Supply Company maybe? Anyway, thanks for watching!
simplicity is key and you've definitely displayed an inspiring approach to a simple cooking method. thanks for this Pete!
As others have mentioned, the price of that disc has gone up since I made this video. But the basic design is still valid. Just shop for a cheaper disc. 😃 We are really happy with this set up. Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching!
I did the same thing for mine. The cast iron disc has gone up in price to about $100, so it's a bit more expensive than the video. Also I used adjustable broom handles from Lowes for about $10 apiece. This makes it easier to get the plate flat out in the brush. But it's a great cooker and I'm looking forward to Spring when I can get out and do some more camping!
Yes, unfortunately they have gone up in price a lot. In some of the comments we discuss finding other disks that are cheaper, but same concept. I like your idea for the adjustable legs. Keeping the disk level becomes important when you're putting those eggs on. :) And I agree, I can't wait for warmer weather so we can get back out their without freezing our tails off. Thanks for watching!
Sweet I was looking for something like this because here in 🇨🇦 the price of the brand names of those things is like between 500-600 dollars CDN. It's ridiculous!! I'm going to try this setup, tyvm....👍👊
You're very welcome. I'm glad you found this helpful. We are very budget minded when it comes to our gear. So if we can help others save, we are happy to share info. Thanks for watching!
They also sell one thats already hooked to legs and a cooker for $143. That Bayou Classic discata is now $94 on Amazon. For an extra $50 its complete
Wow, prices sure have changed! That sounds like a great deal. Thanks for sharing that and thanks for watching!
we did the same set up but used old tent poles - love it
The tent poles are great idea! Thanks for watching.
This is amazing 👏 I have half the stuff to do this 🙌
Since the time I made the video, I've been told there are cheaper disks out there. So shop around. But I don't think you'll be disappointed in the end result, whichever disk you end up using. Thanks for watching!
I like this idea, thanks for sharing
You're welcome. I hope it was helpful, informative or at least entertaining. Thanks for watching!
I just got a plow disk going to put horse shoes on for handles and have center welded
I wanted to go that route originally. However, I couldn't find anyone in the area that had plow discs in stock. So I took the easier way out. I'd be interested in hearing how it goes. Should be great! Good luck and thanks for watching!
Lol a friend of mine is actually making one out of a real disk off a field disk. When will the roof rack for the Liberty be done I have a 03 Liberty and am anxious to see yours build because we need a bigger one.
I was going to go that route too. I'd be curious how it is to cook on. The fab shop I go to is backed up a bit due to his plasma table having issues. So I hope to have it in the next 2-3 weeks. I'll do another video to probably wrap up that series as soon as I get the rack done. Thanks for watching! I really appreciate it. Stay tuned, I really think you'll like the rack and other components of the build that are coming.
They are not cast iron.
Have tried breakfast on it yet? I wonder how pancakes would work with the shape of the discata?
We have not. So far the only cooking we have done on it, is what you've seen in the videos. However, I just asked my camp chef and she said, "Yes, we can. We will have to do it and let them know how it worked out." So there you have it. :)
That's a great & simple set up!
Thanks Doc. She's made steaks, breakfast burritos, even sausage gravy on it. Made the biscuits in the Coleman oven. Being cast iron, every thing is better. LOL.
@@RLVLOverland Cast iron is great. I've been known to occasionally slip a small cast iron griddle or fry pan into my backpack. ;-)
@@Doc_Watson wow, that's some weight to carry. I'm impressed.
@@RLVLOverland The Lodge 6.5" pan is just 2lbs. Big enough for a meal for one. I think of it as being the same weight as my camp chair. It's a luxury item that I'm willing to bring sometimes. (not always)
@@Doc_Watson nice! That's a great way to think of it. I would never have thought about carrying cast iron when we backpacked.
Very helpful 👍
Great! Hope you enjoy it as much as we do. Thanks for watching.
This is great. Imma do this tomorrow
I don't think you will be disappointed. We do almost all of our camp cooking on the disk now. Thanks for watching!
@@RLVLOverland it’s actually better and more versatile/ universal. Thank you so much. I ordered mine just now
Nice thing is that it's your stove and pan in one. We've actually ate of it once when we forgot our paper plates! LOL.
Cool vid bud.
Thank you!
Genius!!!! 👏👏 👏 bravo!!
Thank you. I wish I could take credit for the concept. We have really enjoyed using this set up. Thanks for watching!
So 30 years ago I used to make my own just walk out of plow discs and we used to cook on them on open flames in a camp I used to sell them in the campsite I had several with me people would walk by and see me cooking on it and would go Gaga there is other ways to make those rather than buy them
I agree. People should do whatever works for them. I am just trying to show a cheaper way to put one together than the big name one in a lot of overlanding videos that is about $400. Thanks for watching.
Can you post a link to your disc on Amazon?
I just added links in the description to the Bayou Classic disc that I used and another disc that is very similar, but a little cheaper. Thanks for watching!
@@RLVLOverland
That similar disk link doesn't work anymore
@@cillaloves2fish688 Thanks for letting me know. I'll very that fixed soon.
@@cillaloves2fish688 It should work now. No longer an amazon link. Now it goes right to the Carolina Cooker website.
@@RLVLOverland Awesome!
I'll check it out!
The disc is called a disco. Discada is the food that’s cooked on it.
I had to google to see why you are saying that. I see that the meal is called a discata in Spanish. Thanks for pointing that out. However, we may need to info the manufacturer as well. LOL. "Bayou Classic 7488 Cast Iron Campers Discada Features Detachable Legs 17-in Diameter Cook-Top Perfect For Cooking Pancakes Bacon Hashbrowns or A Rustic Creole Breakfast". Thanks for watching!
@@RLVLOverland Not at all. Thanks for your content. The name is irrelevant to a point. Yours isn’t a true disco since it’s cast iron. The Disco (Mexico), Cowboy Cooker or Cowboy Wok (America), Skottle (South Africa) are all basically the same cooking device made from a plow disk which was usually obtained for free. These are dished high carbon steel discs and depending where you’re from, are heated differently. The Mexican Disco usually has a ring welded around the top to allow it to hold more volume. The discata they cook are typically similar to stews and goulashes. Skottles and cowboy cookers use a high heat in the center for cooking. The thin walled steel disk doesn’t hold heat well and it dissipates off quickly so the edges are much cooler and that’s typical used to keep food warm while something else cooks in the center.
The system you have doesn’t do any of that, but it’s main benefit is that the entire surface can be used to cook, which is really nice on the trail since it reduces the size of cooker needed to feed your group. Since space is limited in our vehicles, your setup is really efficient regardless what it’s called.
For the record, I have the same cast iron cooker as you and use it more than my other disks because it does a way better job of cooking. It just takes longer to cool down after cooking than the steel discs do. I set mine on the Coleman 533 duel fuel stove and run gasoline through it. Really works great. The 533 works in my cold Canadian climate when I’m hunting in November when the propane stoves stop running. Often, we’ve pulled over and caught yellow perch and cooked them up right there with this cooker.
To clean it after, let it cool and use rolled oats to soak up the excess oils and scrub to disc clean. Then we just leave those oats for the birds to eat.
To store the disc, I bought a cheap bath towel at Walmart and sewed it into a pocket to slip over the disc and it closes with velcro. Cost me about $6 total and 15 minutes with a sewing machine. It really helps protect the seasoned finish. Even buying everything new, we’re still under $200 which is way less than that expensive cooker.
@@derekdrever3470 The towel storage is a great idea. I still slide mine back into the foam sleeve and cardboard box it came in, once it cools. After only using our disc a couple times, we stopped hauling the 2-burner around. Unless there is a specific reason we want it, like the Coleman oven for biscuits or cinnamon rolls. It is definitely my wife's preferred way to cook at camp for some time now. And yeah, I'm not too worried about the naming. I guess by definition a disc is round and we cook on it. So, it would be a disc cooker. Just not a "plow disc cooker." LOL. And anything cooked on cast iron seems to taste better, am I right! :) Cheers.
@@RLVLOverland You got that right. BTW the Coleman 533 is a single burner stove. I also stopped carrying the 2 burner stoves. too much bulk.
Didn’t know that Luis CK like to overland
I know who Louis CK is, but I don't get the reference?? Anyway, thanks for watching!
When the next trail meal .
Not sure yet. Hopefully soon!
Disc from agry suppply is around $ 18
Thanks for sharing that. I don't think we have that store around here. I'm sure we have something similar. Tractor Supply Company maybe? Anyway, thanks for watching!
That Bayou Classic disc is now $95.
Wow, that really went up. Shop around for the best priced disk and parts. I'm sure it can still be built reasonably. Thanks for watching!